Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a strong predictor of high mortality diseases such as coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease (Jackson et al. Int J Clin Pract 2010;64:848-57)


Erectile dysfunction directly and negatively impact the quality of life (Fernandez et al. J Sex Med 2010;7:4003-10)

Meaning: Long before fearsome diseases like heart disease show typical symptoms like chest pain and decreased effort tolerance, many will have erectile dysfunction as an early symptoms. Erectile dysfunction affects a patient in many health aspects apart from sexual functions alone.

Message: Erectile dysfunction detection can lead to early detection of cardiovascular disease. Early treatment improves quality of life.

What to do: Do not be shy to tell your doctor that you have erectile dysfunction. We can help you if you are willing to share. 

So how common is erectile dysfunction (ED)?
Worldwide prevalence of ED:
152 million men in 1995
322 million men by 2025
(Aytac et al. BJU Int 1999;84:50-56)